Identify the underlined clause. Whoever smelt it dealt it.
Correct answer: A. Noun clause
- A. Noun clause
- B. Adverb clause
- C. Adjective clause
- D. Preposition clause
Explanation
"Whoever smelt it" is a noun clause because it: Functions as the subject of the sentence. Begins with the relative pronoun "whoever".Refers to a person or entity.
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